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Burwood East

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3151
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A steady increase in median property prices over a five-year period in the suburb translates to a 6.33% capital gain.

Property investors in BURWOOD EAST enjoyed capital gains of 4.27% over the last 12 months translating to lower returns compared with its peers in the territory.

The suburb also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $1,335,500.

Profits due to an upward trend in home prices there averaged 2.11% per annum over a 3-year period.

Home owners selling their properties and realtors in BURWOOD EAST usually have to wait an average of 50 days days before their assets are lifted off the market.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $675 mark, reflecting a 2.63% increase in returns based on the current median price in BURWOOD EAST.

BURWOOD EAST, 3151 places 449th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Burwood East is a middle-ring suburb in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, located within the City of Whitehorse. The suburb sits approximately 18 kilometres east of the Melbourne central business district and is bordered by Burwood, Mount Waverley, Blackburn South and Vermont South.

Burwood East recorded a population of around 11,000 residents at the 2021 census, reflecting steady residential growth and a well-established suburban character. The demographic profile includes families, professionals and older residents, with a median age close to the metropolitan average.

Household incomes are generally in line with or slightly above the Melbourne median, and home ownership rates remain relatively high. 

Housing in Burwood East is predominantly detached dwellings on traditional suburban blocks, alongside an increasing number of townhouses and low-rise apartment developments. Residential density is higher near major roads and activity corridors, while interior streets retain a quieter suburban form.

Public transport access is primarily provided by tram services along Burwood Highway, offering direct connections to the Melbourne CBD and neighbouring suburbs. Bus routes operate throughout the suburb, linking residential areas to nearby railway stations, shopping centres and employment precincts.

There is no railway station within Burwood East itself; the nearest train services are in surrounding suburbs such as Box Hill, Glen Waverley and Blackburn. Road connectivity is a defining feature, with Burwood Highway, Middleborough Road and Springvale Road providing key east–west and north–south links.

Local shopping and service needs are met through neighbourhood shopping centres and small strips that include supermarkets, cafés, medical clinics and everyday retail. Larger retail and commercial hubs, including Box Hill Central and The Glen Shopping Centre, are easily accessed by car or public transport.

Educational facilities in and around Burwood East include several primary and secondary schools, as well as proximity to Deakin University’s Burwood campus.

Recreational amenities include local parks and reserves, as well as access to shared walking and cycling paths that connect to broader green corridors. Sporting grounds and open spaces support informal recreation and community use rather than large-scale sporting venues.

Burwood East’s character is shaped by its suburban housing, tram-based transport access and proximity to primary education, retail and employment centres in Melbourne’s east.

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